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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.06, 1,663.99 and 561.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.06, 1,663.99 and 561.91 is: 841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.06 : 1,663.99 = 561.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.06/1,663.99 = 561.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.06x = 1,663.99 × 561.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.06x = 935,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,012.62/1,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.55

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